TRAVEL TRYOUTS ARE COMPLETED
Travel Results should be announced as follows:
NOTIFIED ALL PLAYERS AT
8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U
Questions ?
Please Contact
Greg Fear - Mahwah
Travel Director
Click Here
2015 TRAVEL BASEBALL PAGE
Go Mahwah Thunderbirds !
Soon we will select players to
Proudly Wear the Thunderbirds Uniform
Travel Tryouts have completed
Next steps:
1. The Assessments will be reviewed starting 12/15
2. It generally takes 2-3 weeks to review and Mahwah to receive
3. Upon Completion, the Coaches are confirmed and Players will be notified
(note Coaches interviews begin week of 12/15 for applications received by 12/4)
if you have any questions
please click here to email Greg Fear
Mahwah Travel Baseball uses an outside, independent facility, and assessments for our selection process. This makes our program unique, and is similar to the selection process at most "Club" teams, except that in our program the coach does not select their team. Travel coaches are selected after the team is selected, and as a result they do not choose their players. Travel coaches are provided with their roster. If you are interest in Coaching, please see the Travel Coach Application at the bottom of this page. Please see the full travel program overview on this page for additional details
Thank You For Attending the 2014 Tryouts (some activities below)
TRAVEL TRYOUT DATES (completed)
The following Age Group dates and times have been completed**
Saturday December 6th 5:00 PM - 8u - Completed - if you missed, please click to contact Greg Fear 6:30 PM - 12u - Completed - if you missed, please click to contact Greg Fear Monday December 8th 5:00 PM - 9u and 10u - Completed - if you missed, please click to contact Greg Fear 6:30 PM - 11u - Completed - if you missed, please click to contact Greg Fear Saturday December 13th 5:00 PM - 13u - Completed - if you missed, please click to contact Greg Fear 6:30 PM - 14u - Completed - if you missed, please click to contact Greg Fear |
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About the Mahwah Baseball Travel Baseball Program
More than a single season, we are a full Travel Baseball Program
Mahwah Travel Baseball Program 2015 Season
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New For 2015
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The 2015 Mahwah Travel Baseball Program*:
Possibly the most complete Travel Baseball Program you can tryout for in 2015.
1. Winter Baseball Training Program - (Indoor 8u to 14u)
- Nearby Location - Brand New USA Baseball Center and The Superdome - Waldwick
- 8 Weeks (16 hours) planned starting January 18th Sunday AM 8-10 (stay tuned for the 2015 info)
2. Winter / Spring - Fitness and Mobility training Program (11u to 14u) *
- 11u, 12u, 13u, 14u - Four Weeks at Rockland Peak Performance. Dates and Times TBD. (Learn More Click Here)
3. Spring Season (8u to 14u)
- Typically 8 or more games
4. Spring Tournament (8u to 14u)
- Typically a 3 game minimum, some are more *
5. Summer Season (9u to 14u)
- Typically 12-16 season games
- Coaches are encouraged to play as many games as possible.
6. Summer Tournament (9u to 14u)
- Typically a 3 game minimum, some are more *
7. Cooperstown Program at ( 12u )
8. Guest Trainers and Pitching / Catching Clinics *
Plus - Travel Players have the Mahwah Rec program, which add about 12 games.
With Mahwah Travel Program - you get REPS, REPS, REPS !!!
ALL INCLUDED FOR ONE LOW COST (prior year fees have run about $375 - see info on this page *)
The Mahwah Baseball Program is designed to give Players solid training (indoors and outside), and field time.
* Costs are subject to change. Our goal is to provide a great experience for a low cost. Tournaments are selected by the coaching staff. Up to Two Tournaments may be included in the Travel fee. . Additional tournaments may be arranged on a team basis for an additional fee. Some clinics may be an additional cost. 8u team cost will be lower as there is no summer season planned for 2015. 12u Teams will have additional costs related to the Cooperstown experience and tournament, and will have additional games at Cooperstown area tournament. See "cost" section below.
Length of Seasons, actual games played and tournaments may vary by age group and can be affected by weather. For 2015 the new 8U team will play only in the Spring.
Field Sizes for the highest level of play
Mahwah Travel and Rec Teams play on "real" field sizes. Our Travel and Rec field sizes are in line with the nations best travel and rec programs. For example at 11u and 12u, Mahwah does not use the smaller 46-60 field as some towns and other travel programs will do. Once a player enters 5th grade even our Rec program moves to 50/70 fields.
40-40 for 8u (travel only)
46-60 for 9u and 10u (and 3rd and 4th grade in Rec*)
50-70 for 11u and 12u (and 5th and 6th grade in Rec)
60-90 for 13u and 14u (and 7th and 8th grade in Rec)
Mahwah residents can get this robust program for just a few hundred dollars for Winter, Spring AND Summer !!
Want even more baseball training ?
- 2015 Mahwah Travel Players will be visited by our Baseball Speakers Guild participants
- With all the money you save, you will have plenty left over for additional one on one coaching at your favorite facility
- Clinics for Pitchers are planned
- Spring and Summer camps are planned
Mahwah Travel Baseball Registration Information
The Mahwah travel baseball program is organized by Mahwah Youth Baseball, which is part of the Township of Mahwah Youth Sports Boosters (TMYSB). TMYSB and Mahwah Youth Baseball are all-volunteer groups that work with the township of Mahwah to provide an opportunity for youth residents to play baseball on local fields and facilities. Mahwah Youth Baseball is headed by a baseball commissioner who appoints a director to run the travel program. The organization follows the guidelines of the TMYSB.
The travel program assembles teams of Mahwah residents, by age, for the spring and summer seasons. These teams represent Mahwah against travel teams from other towns. NEW FOR 2015 our youngest age group will be 8U. The program also has teams at the 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U and 14U age levels.
PLAYER EXPECTATIONS:
Since the travel teams compete against teams outside of Mahwah, competition tends to be stronger and parents should note the following obligations before committing to join a travel team:
1. The Mahwah travel baseball program is designed as a supplement to Mahwah Youth Baseball's recreation program. Any child who wishes to play travel baseball must play in the town recreational league. Failure to attend recreation games could result in removal from the travel team.
2. There are two seasons for travel baseball. The spring league runs from early April through early June with one game generally played on Sunday afternoons. The spring league is used primarily as preparation for the summer league. For the summer league, which runs from early June to the end of July, two to three games are played a week.
3. Although it is expected that families will have other obligations and periodically take vacations, parents should consider that county/state/regional tournaments begin
in mid-July and can run through the end of the month.
4. It is expected that any player on a travel team will attempt to make most, if not all, practices or games, and if he is unable to make a game or practice will supply advance notice his coach. Although coaches will determine distribution of playing time, it is common practice that playing time is influenced by a player’s attendance at practices and games.
5. If a player in the Mahwah travel program plans to play on another team not affiliated with Mahwah, such as a club team, it is expected he make the Mahwah team the priority. If that commitment can't be made, it's suggested he not try out for the travel program.
6. Every age group may participate in a Memorial Day weekend tournament.
TEAM SELECTION:
The Players selected for travel teams are chosen via a tryout in which a player’s skills are evaluated in the areas of hitting, fielding, throwing, and running. Tryouts are being held in December 2014 for the 2015 season. To allow for a proper evaluation of each player’s skills, the travel program will hold tryouts at a local indoor facility and may conduct at least one outdoor session, weather permitting.
The PLAYERS AGE for team participation is as of April 30 of the respective year. Because this age cutoff date spans multiple school grades, players must identify the team -- 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, or 14U -- for which they wish to be considered before the tryout. The player will be evaluated only for the team for which he selects. If you are unsure, please choose a level, and make a note in remarks and the Travel director will review it with you in advance of the tryouts. NOTE: ( Mahwah Rec uses the Grade Age, and Mahwah Travel uses Travel Baseball age (as of April 30). Most Mahwah players are encouraged to play with the grade, unlike many club teams that encourage players to "play down".
Mahwah Travel Baseball uses an outside, independent facility, and assessments for our selection process. This makes our program unique, and is similar to the selection process at most "Club" teams, except that in our program the coach does not select their team. Travel coaches are selected after the team is selected, and as a result they do not choose their players. Travel coaches are provided with their roster
Team rosters will either be posted on the Mahwah Baseball Web site, or players will be contacted by the league once the final decisions are made.
COST:
Parents are obligated to pay an additional travel registration fee if their child makes the travel team. The 2015 Travel Baseball costs are not finalized as we work on securing a location (s) for our winter workouts.
Prior season Registration Fess have run about $375 for the program. For reference, the 2014 travel registration fee was $200, plus an additional $175 for indoor winter workouts beginning in January. The 8U program will be a lowers cost since it is winter training and spring season with one tournament. There is no charge for trying out. In addition, each player is obligated to pay for their own personalized uniform, which will be arranged through the travel director and respective team head coaches. Costs for the uniforms in the past have been $120. Costs, however, are subject to change depending on current prices. Financial assistance can be provided needed. Payments will be collected after the teams are selected.
The Mahwah travel baseball program is organized by Mahwah Youth Baseball, which is part of the Township of Mahwah Youth Sports Boosters (TMYSB). TMYSB and Mahwah Youth Baseball are all-volunteer groups that work with the township of Mahwah to provide an opportunity for youth residents to play baseball on local fields and facilities. Mahwah Youth Baseball is headed by a baseball commissioner who appoints a director to run the travel program. The organization follows the guidelines of the TMYSB.
The travel program assembles teams of Mahwah residents, by age, for the spring and summer seasons. These teams represent Mahwah against travel teams from other towns. NEW FOR 2015 our youngest age group will be 8U. The program also has teams at the 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U and 14U age levels.
PLAYER EXPECTATIONS:
Since the travel teams compete against teams outside of Mahwah, competition tends to be stronger and parents should note the following obligations before committing to join a travel team:
1. The Mahwah travel baseball program is designed as a supplement to Mahwah Youth Baseball's recreation program. Any child who wishes to play travel baseball must play in the town recreational league. Failure to attend recreation games could result in removal from the travel team.
2. There are two seasons for travel baseball. The spring league runs from early April through early June with one game generally played on Sunday afternoons. The spring league is used primarily as preparation for the summer league. For the summer league, which runs from early June to the end of July, two to three games are played a week.
3. Although it is expected that families will have other obligations and periodically take vacations, parents should consider that county/state/regional tournaments begin
in mid-July and can run through the end of the month.
4. It is expected that any player on a travel team will attempt to make most, if not all, practices or games, and if he is unable to make a game or practice will supply advance notice his coach. Although coaches will determine distribution of playing time, it is common practice that playing time is influenced by a player’s attendance at practices and games.
5. If a player in the Mahwah travel program plans to play on another team not affiliated with Mahwah, such as a club team, it is expected he make the Mahwah team the priority. If that commitment can't be made, it's suggested he not try out for the travel program.
6. Every age group may participate in a Memorial Day weekend tournament.
TEAM SELECTION:
The Players selected for travel teams are chosen via a tryout in which a player’s skills are evaluated in the areas of hitting, fielding, throwing, and running. Tryouts are being held in December 2014 for the 2015 season. To allow for a proper evaluation of each player’s skills, the travel program will hold tryouts at a local indoor facility and may conduct at least one outdoor session, weather permitting.
The PLAYERS AGE for team participation is as of April 30 of the respective year. Because this age cutoff date spans multiple school grades, players must identify the team -- 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, or 14U -- for which they wish to be considered before the tryout. The player will be evaluated only for the team for which he selects. If you are unsure, please choose a level, and make a note in remarks and the Travel director will review it with you in advance of the tryouts. NOTE: ( Mahwah Rec uses the Grade Age, and Mahwah Travel uses Travel Baseball age (as of April 30). Most Mahwah players are encouraged to play with the grade, unlike many club teams that encourage players to "play down".
Mahwah Travel Baseball uses an outside, independent facility, and assessments for our selection process. This makes our program unique, and is similar to the selection process at most "Club" teams, except that in our program the coach does not select their team. Travel coaches are selected after the team is selected, and as a result they do not choose their players. Travel coaches are provided with their roster
Team rosters will either be posted on the Mahwah Baseball Web site, or players will be contacted by the league once the final decisions are made.
COST:
Parents are obligated to pay an additional travel registration fee if their child makes the travel team. The 2015 Travel Baseball costs are not finalized as we work on securing a location (s) for our winter workouts.
Prior season Registration Fess have run about $375 for the program. For reference, the 2014 travel registration fee was $200, plus an additional $175 for indoor winter workouts beginning in January. The 8U program will be a lowers cost since it is winter training and spring season with one tournament. There is no charge for trying out. In addition, each player is obligated to pay for their own personalized uniform, which will be arranged through the travel director and respective team head coaches. Costs for the uniforms in the past have been $120. Costs, however, are subject to change depending on current prices. Financial assistance can be provided needed. Payments will be collected after the teams are selected.
Travel Baseball Contacts
Travel Director
Greg Fear
Baseball Commissioner Emeritus:
Joseph Woelfel
Mahwah Baseball Commissioner
Keith Savino
Other Contacts and Feedback
BAT Check (Mobile Link)
Greg Fear
Baseball Commissioner Emeritus:
Joseph Woelfel
Mahwah Baseball Commissioner
Keith Savino
Other Contacts and Feedback
BAT Check (Mobile Link)
Travel Coaches
Travel coaches are chosen after the travel teams are selected. Coaching a travel team in a prior year doesn't guarantee a coaching position in the current year. Individuals who wish to be considered must submit a travel coach application form to the baseball commissioner. The deadline for the 2015 season for submitting the coaches application is December 1st, 2014. See the Mahwah Youth Baseball Web site, mahwahyouthbaseball.org, for a copy of the application and instructions on submitting the completed application. If more than one individual applies for a travel coach position, each applicant will be interviewed by a selection committee. This committee will consist of individuals determined by the baseball commissioner. The committee will have appropriate representation from the executive board of TMYSB. Upon conclusion of the interviews, the selection committee will choose the individual perceived to be the best overall coach, teacher, role model and leader of Mahwah’s youth for baseball. This selection will be made based on the findings in the interview and the coach’s evaluations from prior years, if available. Each head coach will then choose his or her own assistant coaches and submit those assistant coaches to the baseball commissioner for ratification.
Coaches application in PDF
Note: If a travel team coach from the prior year expresses a desire to coach again and is the only applicant for the position, then he or she doesn't have to submit a new application.
After being selected, the travel coach for the upcoming season will meet with the baseball commissioner and travel director to agree on objectives for the upcoming seasons. Coaches will be issued equipment provided by TMYSB and be responsible for returning that equipment at the end of the summer season.
Mahwah Youth Baseball believes the experience for the players, coaches and parents will be enhanced with an open dialogue among all individuals. Parents should know that because teams in the travel program play in a more competitive environment, equal playing time isn't guaranteed for all players. Decisions about playing time are made by the coaches. Coaches are expected to provide opportunities for development for all players. If parents or players have concerns or questions about the
coaching decisions, they are encouraged to discuss them openly with the coach. If concerns still remain, parents are free to contact the travel director to discuss. If concerns still remain, the baseball commissioner can be contacted. For contact information, see the Mahwah Youth Baseball Web site. If the issue is still unresolved to the parents’ satisfaction, the commissioner will notify the TMYSB vice president of Coaches and Players (CAP) Committee. See the TMYSB Web site, www.tmysb.org, for contact information of the vice president of CAP.
At or near the conclusion of each travel baseball season, evaluation forms for the travel coaches will be distributed to the parent(s) of each travel team player by a member of the TMYSB executive board, usually the VP CAP. Each parent will receive one form in which to evaluate the head coach and another in which to evaluate the assistant coaches. The VP CAP will organize the evaluations and provide a report to the baseball commissioner along with all noteworthy comments from the parents.
Note: Mahwah Youth Baseball considers the completion and submission of coach evaluation forms to be a requirement for parents. The goal is to encourage interest in baseball for all travel baseball players. These evaluations help the organization identify areas that worked well for the players and areas that need improvement.
RECREATION and TRAVEL BASEBALL INFORMATION:
For information about important dates, clinics and more, please refer to the Mahwah Youth Baseball Web site at www.mahwahyouthbaseball.org.
